I have heard stories of seals messing with tubers in the bay, that was the reason, other than the salt just ruines your gear as well. But my arm was twisted and I gave in, there are 4 of us going so my odds are better that I wont get messed with by a seal. And I can always clean my gear after, so there is nothing holding me back.
The day started off with light rain and what looked like a horrible day on the water, but that was soon removed by the sun shining through as we got in the water. I mean as soon as we hit the water the rain stopped. Nerves were replaced by excitment as my friends started getting some hits. I switched jigs at match the color and with in a few casts I land my first fish a Halibut not league but a great way to beat the skunk.
later I ended up landing my first Spotted Bay Bass, with the 3rd fish right after another Spottie, this one was over 14" long weighed 1 3/4 on the scale. We all caught some before 10am and were off the water by 10:30am. You can be sure that you will be see more salt reports from me as I had one of the best times ever fishing the bay. I will be back no dought about is this is a new addiction for me, not that I need more.
very cool! still got over a month before tubing up here!
ReplyDeleteI am sure you cannot wait right, I hope to make it out soon in March, work is getting in the way.
ReplyDeleteHi there im James. I float tube newport harbor a lot and know a few spots. if you would like to meet up for a session let me know.
ReplyDeleteSorry spottie hunter I have been busy with building my forum missed your message. I left you one on your site.
ReplyDeleteMaybe we could tube the Harbor together on of these days.
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